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The European elections will be a test for the radical conservative ruling party and the pro-European opposition, but more importantly it will test Polish voters’ ability to make rational choices rather than passionate ones, according to feminist author …

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More than 400 million people are eligible to vote in this month's European Parliament elections, in one of the biggest democratic exercises in the world. So how do you hold a vote in 28 different countries under a whole …

"In this election, you vote for the future living conditions of humankind." That was Greta Thunberg's message to members of the European Parliament in April. The renowned environmental activist is the leading personality in the wave of school …

European voters are going to the polls to choose a new parliament from May 23-26 and gains for eurosceptics and the far right would be a new blow for the bloc's established leaders as the Brexit crisis rumbles on.
Here is a selection of nations …

A man walks past a board announcing elections at the European Parliament in Brussels on Wednesday. Some 400 million Europeans from 28 countries are eligible to vote.
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Salmonella has been detected in 16 tons of poultry imported to the Czech Republic from Poland since mid-April, according to the Czech State Veterinary Administration (SVS).
SVS has ordered emergency veterinary measures for 12 recipients of poultry …

By Christian CarylThe Washington Post
Americans don't usually pay much attention to European Parliament elections — and it's difficult to blame them, to be honest. While the Parliament is more important than it used to be, the governing …

BRUSSELS (AP) — The Latest on the European Parliament elections taking place Saturday (all times local):
10:15 a.m.
A far-right party in Slovakia that openly admires the country’s wartime Nazi puppet state could win seats in the European Parliament for the …

One victim spoke out, and then another, and another.
A statue of a paedophile priest was toppled in Gdansk, put back by his supporters, and finally dismantled for good.
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Barbara Borowiecka and and Michal Wojcieszczuk, both alleged …

Europe is voting in one of its most important elections in decades as right-wing populism threatens the traditional social democrat-socialist axis.
Stay with us on this page for updates throughout the weekend before our special live coverage from 18h CEST …

Hungary's Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto said Thursday the ruling Fidesz party would see the EPP's future course before making a decision about staying or leaving the center-right grouping.
"If the EPP moves towards migration, it is not a …

Opinion
13:15 25.05.2019(updated 13:16 25.05.2019) Get short URL
On 26 May, Poland will elect 52 MEPs out of the 705 that make up the EU Parliament. The latest public opinion polls suggest that the ruling Law and Justice party (PiS) is still in the lead, …

BRUSSELS (AP) - Voters in Slovakia, Malta, Latvia and the Czech Republic are casting ballots in European Parliament elections. The stakes for the European Union are especially high in this year's elections, which are taking place over four days and …

REGGELLO, Italy — The stage was set for war. Literally. Inside a small Tuscan theater with a mock-up of a World War I trench, Susanna Ceccardi, a rising star of Italy’s hard-right League party, was flanked by rival candidates for the European Parliament …

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A woman runs her hand through her hair, backdropped by a European Union flag, during a 2020 USR PLUS alliance European Parliament elections rally, in Bucharest, Romania, Friday, May 24, 2019. Romanians will vote …

Europe's General Data Protection Regulation, which celebrates its first birthday on Saturday, has achieved a lot for an infant.
The GDPR changed the rules for companies that collect, store or process information on residents of the EU, requiring more …

In this photo taken on May 15, 2019, Barbara Borowiecka and and Michal Wojciechowicz, both alleged survivors of abuse as minors by a prominent Solidarity-era priest talk, during an interview with The Associated Press. A documentary film with testimony by …

Millions of Europeans are set to choose new members of the European Parliament, as early results show that far-right political parties are not faring as well as some observers had predicted.
Voting for the continental legislature started earlier in the …

Europe
07:22 25.05.2019(updated 07:23 25.05.2019) Get short URL
European Parliament elections are held this week from Thursday to Sunday across 28 EU member states. EU citizens are going to choose the composition of the 751-seat legislative body.
The bulk …

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LONDON, May 22, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Prague hosted a record number of conferences and congresses in 2018. More than 4,500 events took place in its collective accommodation establishments last year – that is more than a third of all events held in the …

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PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC, May 23, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Devart, a Czech software vendor of database …

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TGTE's Elections Commission conducted Internationally Supervised Elections around the world to elect new Members of Parliament to its 3rd Parliament.
PHILADELPHIA, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, May 25, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ --
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Summer is just around the corner and that means a lot of seniors are already preparing to spend more time outside.
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More than 564 Students, through individual and team entries, submitted pioneering inventions to help improve and enhance the lives of older adults.
WASHINGTON, DC, USA, May 24, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Aging affects people’s ability to stay …

New York’s only Brazilian theater company hosts upbeat dance party
NEW YORK, NEW YORK, USA, May 24, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Each year as June approaches, Brazilian expats start to get a little homesick, and New York’s Group .BR is no …

SMi Reports: With less than 2 weeks to go until Close Air Support 2019, SMi welcomes its latest speaker, Mark Bate, Principle Consultant, Draken International
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, May 24, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The 5th Annual Close Air …

Patients who received an experimental heart valve without their consent according to an article published Thursday in The Daily Northwestern.
EVANSTON, ILLINOIS, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, May 24, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Patients who received …

The two-day, two-session auction will feature over 700 lots, including items of historical interest from world-class makers, many of them Canadian in origin.
NEW HAMBURG, ONTARIO, CANADA, May 24, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A two-day, two- …

Plastic has few borders, and is found on almost all parts of the planet. It is not restricted on the way "in", but it might now be restricted on the way "out."
HONG KONG, CHINA, May 25, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Plastic is …

Faith Bible and Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 1071 hosts The Wall That Heals outside in Faith Bible’s open field on its West Campus at 6250 Wright St
ARVADA, COLORADO, USA, May 24, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Faith Bible Chapel and the …

BERKELEY, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, May 24, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Our bosses can make us miserable or help us soar. If leaders really want to make a difference, they need skills and tools to create inclusive, vibrant workplaces where people …

SAINT LOUIS, MISSOURI, UNITED STATES, May 24, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The internationalism of the 20th century has given way to the globalism of the 21st century.
The destruction of war should no longer be necessary to resolve conflicts.
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Already the largest manufacturer of luxury kitchen appliances in Asia, Fotile is hitting North America in a big way during their No Cooking Fumes Event.
BROOKLYN, NY, USA, May 24, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Appliances Connection is proud to …

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Headed by H.E. Eng. Sultan Al Mansoori, UAE Minister of Economy, The UAE Official Trade & Investment Delegation to South Africa will provide UAE-based companies with the knowledge and contacts necessary to do business in South Africa through the business forum, exhibition and networking events.
Joining the mission will offer UAE exporters a perfect networking opportunity with government officials from South Africa and will provide them with the key contacts and information to establish a business in South Africa.

Mastering Solar Power
http://www.infocusinternational.com/solar
Date & Location:
8 – 11 July 2019, Singapore
Overview
A comprehensive, up-to-date and business-focused roadmap to success in delivering solar power growth, today and tomorrow.
Attendees will leave with a good understanding the key factors from an integrated, multidisciplinary and commercial viewpoint, including: target market analysis, economic competitiveness, channels-to-market, financing influences and risk, project development processes, best practices and emerging technologies.
The course schedule includes time to work in groups to apply the learning and illustrate key project development considerations, by discussing, developing and quantifying an initial business proposal for a solar PV power ...

Applied Physics 2019 which is scheduled during July 29-30, 2019 in Bangkok, Thailand addresses key issues that is the spine of technology and innovations impacting our lifestyle.There is an immense opportunity to learn and express the views through interactive sessions, poster presentation, and abstract publishing. Eminent Professionals, Scholar and Post Graduate young researcher will share their views and enhance knowledge on broad spectrums of Physics and Mathematics.

POWER WEEK AFRICA
9 - 13 September 2019, Johannesburg
www.power-week.com/Africa
Overview
POWER WEEK AFRICA is the 2nd annual international conference & summit specially designed for the African electric power & energy industry, promising 5 days of premium networking opportunities that is inclusive of a 2-day main conference, 6 supplementary workshops, multiple case studies from a wide array of perspectives, expert opinions and unrivalled insights into the African electric power & energy market prospects.
POWER WEEK AFRICA promises an abundance of opportunities to network with C-level executives in the African electric power & energy industry ranging from regulators, national power companies, financial institutions, investors, renewable & IPPs, government ...

Power Project Finance
http://www.infocusinternational.com/powerprojectfinance
Date & Location:
16 – 20 September 2019, Johannesburg
Benefits of Attending
The course is intended to provide a firm understanding of the principles which create a bankable power project finance structure in terms of risk allocation and the commercial and financial structure. On completion of this course you will understand:
- How a power project is structured and financed
- How to identify power project risks and mitigation strategies
- The role of the financial model and cash flow and ration analysis
- Debt sizing techniques
- Project finance term sheets and loan documentation
- Contract documentation
- The due diligence process
- How to efficiently identify viable project ...

POWER WEEK ASIA
11 - 15 November 2019, Singapore
www.power-week.com/Asia
Overview
POWER WEEK ASIA is the 5th annual international conference & summit, designed for the electric power and energy industry. It provides 5 days of networking opportunities with C-level executives during a 2-day conference as the main event, plus 6 workshops with real life case studies, expert views, and valuable insights on the market outlook.
At POWER WEEK ASIA, you will meet industry peers from national power companies, government regulators, policy makers, renewable & IPPs, investors and suppliers from around the globe. With C-level speakers and attendees all under one roof, it gives you the chance to learn the success strategies and pitfalls of notable power projects. The conference ...